A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at ECU are mainly White with a smaller American Indian/Alaskan population. The school has high racial diversity. 45% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
East Central University is a Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institution (NASNTI). It is not controlled by a Native American tribe but it serves a percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native students.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
55%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
14%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
10%
|
| International |
10%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 63% more female students than male students enrolled at East Central University with a gender ratio of 62% women to 38% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, ECU has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
38%
|
| Women |
62%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,285
|
| Women |
2,091
|
ECU serves a very low number of students outside of Oklahoma, with 88 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
88%
|
| Out of State |
11%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
44% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 20.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 13.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=207041 IPEDS survey data for East Central University.